Temps will fall this weekend, so warm up with some fun around the Chicago area. Don’t miss ice skating at a winter carnival, a ride on The Polar Express™, cookie decorating at the Chicago French Market, a celebrity chef book signing, or an ugly sweater party.
Winter Carnival
Begins Dec. 18
Glenview
The Glenview Ice Center’s Winter Carnival runs through Jan. 3, making it the perfect event for dreary days when the kids are out of school. Enjoy daily public skating, skating and hockey lessons, parent-child hockey scrimmages and more.
JingleFest
Dec. 19
Chicago
This free event features photos with Santa, cookie decorating courtesy of Vanille Patisserie and ornament decorating.
The Polar Express™
Begins Dec. 19
Chicago
Love The Polar Express™? Take your own magical ride around Chicago on this train departing from Union Station. Enjoy hot chocolate and treats from dancing chefs while you read the book and sing carols. Plus, Santa will give each guest a silver sleigh bell. Trains run through Jan. 3.
4th Annual Ugly Sweater Party
Dec. 19
Chicago
Don your favorite ugly sweater for this party at ROOF on the Wit. The person with the best sweater will get a bottle of Belvedere RED and a $100 Wit gift card.
Fabio Vaviani Book Signing
Dec. 20
Evanston
Meet “Cutthroat Kitchen” winner and Top Chef contestant Fabio Viviani at Valli Produce Evanston this Sunday.
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